Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr. Policy Targeting Gender Care for Minors
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government overstepped in trying to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, immediately reshaping access in multiple states.
The decision targets a federal directive tied to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that warned providers they could lose funding for offering certain treatments, raising alarm across hospitals and state governments.
According to Reuters and AP, U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai found the policy bypassed required rulemaking procedures and unlawfully attempted to influence medical care, which is typically regulated by states.
That finding comes after more than 20 Democratic-led states sued, arguing the federal government effectively pressured providers to halt care without going through proper legal channels.
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“The government overstepped its authority,” Kasubhai wrote in his opinion.
The ruling restores legal protection for providers offering treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, though some hospitals had already paused services amid funding concerns.
The broader conflict remains unresolved, as the Supreme Court has allowed certain state-level bans to stand, leaving access to care dependent on location and ongoing legal challenges.
Further filings and potential appeals are expected as federal officials weigh next steps and states continue to push back.
The legal fight over youth gender care is far from settled.
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